Post by debutante on May 27, 2019 19:21:44 GMT -5

My father fought in the Pacific theater during WW2. He survived the war and lived to be eighty two.

My mother was hospitalized for months during my father's last illness and was released the day he died. She missed seeing him for the last time by one hour, as she was in transit when the end came.

My Dad knew she might not be there when he departed this life -- so he told me to remind her that although he would be gone -- "they" (meaning the Navy) would give her the flag on his coffin. This flag meant something to him. That my mother receive his message was important to him. He repeated it several times.

I doubt you will fully grasp exactly how much that flag meant to my Dad -- enough apparently, to feel that having this item would somehow comfort my mother in the years they would be parted.

In the passage of time, this flag came into my possession. As I am typing this reply, that very flag resides in a triangular glass case on my family room bookshelf -- along with all of my father's medals. There's a photo of him as a young man in his naval uniform. These items are on display EVERY SINGLE DAY.

My father's service to his country took place before I was born -- but because he so obviously considered it an integral part of who he was -- I honor and value this symbol as I honor him.

This concept is not unique. When my husband's bachelor uncle passed away at ninety one -- a squabble broke out as to which family member would have the honor of keeping his flag. This uncle fought with Patton in the European theater. He was an "old soldier" to the day he died -- and frequently gave first hand accounts of various battles. That flag is displayed in my upstairs library..

Both of these flags will be there until the day I die. And I've no doubt my daughter will keep them on display during her lifetime as she loved her grandfather and great uncle very much.

It is not just a flag. It's a tribute to the men who fought under it; many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice during times of war. That is why we care.

Post by debutante on May 28, 2019 17:41:43 GMT -5

My grandfather fought at the Eastern Front. He died over ten years ago. Whoop de doo, cry me a river.

This response indicates that you did not have a deep bond with your grandfather. Whether it is because you never had a close relationship with him, or because you do not know how to achieve such with another person is the question.

Another relevant question would be: How old are you? Your statement suggests a lack of experience with interpersonal relationships.

Post by Deleted on May 30, 2019 3:55:41 GMT -5

My grandfather fought at the Eastern Front. He died over ten years ago. Whoop de doo, cry me a river.

This response indicates that you did not have a deep bond with your grandfather. Whether it is because you never had a close relationship with him, or because you do not know how to achieve such with another person is the question.

Another relevant question would be: How old are you? Your statement suggests a lack of experience with interpersonal relationships.

--Debutante

LOL, you're really trying hard.

Go back to your church and pray for [Personal Attack Deleted by Admin. Personal Attacks are not permitted. See Board Rules] you know you want to.